Connor Sheehan might have seven losses, but the Solanco senior wrestled like a champion Thursday in the preliminary round of the 106-pound weight class at the PIAA Class AAA Wrestling Championships.

North Hills sophomore Gage Curry was a tough opening-round draw for Sheehan. The only loss Curry suffered was at the hands of weight favorite Devin Brown of Franklin Regional.

Sheehan use a takedown and three near-fall points in the second period to turn a 1-0 deficit after one period into a comfortable 5-1 lead on his way to a 5-2 victory that most classified as a mild upset.

Speaking of Brown, the undefeated junior was pushed to the limit by New Oxford freshman Zurich Storm. Brown was exhausted and trailed by a point with 30 seconds remaining, before digging deep to notch a takedown with 8 seconds remaining to pull out an 8-7 preliminary round victory.